Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Swedish Hospital - Night Shift

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of nursing care to patients and their families.

Maintains competency reflective of current standards practice.

Interacts and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.

Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of nursing practice.

Integrates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.

Recognizes and adjusts to situations that vary from the norm.  

Promotes safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries.

Guides and supervises staff in the provision of patient care.

Enhances own professional growth and development.

Maintains a safe therapeutic working environment and recognizes need for action in emergency situations.

Documentation is thoroughly and timely completed

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Prefer at least one year of experience as a staff nurse.

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Demonstrates mastery of nursing skills.

Communicates effectively and is able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.

Current Illinois Nursing licensure

American Heart Association CPR Certification

ACLS, PALS, NRP may be required within six months depending on the unit requirements

Previous Psych experience strongly preferred